# University of Michigan-Flint

Public college in Flint, MI. IPEDS ID 171146.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-michigan-flint.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 71% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $7,007 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 40%; beats 19% of MI colleges and 25% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,230; beats 48% of MI colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $18,494

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,517 |
| 30-48k | $2,386 |
| 48-75k | $3,752 |
| 75-110k | $9,167 |
| 110k+ | $12,333 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.7 years on average (20% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,230 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $1,517 | $7,130 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $2,386 | $11,214 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $3,752 | $17,634 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $9,167 | $43,085 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $12,333 | $57,965 | 2.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $20,915 in-state; about $34,531 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $14,704 in-state, $28,320 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,456; books: $700

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–633; SAT math: 470–610; ACT: 19–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,870 applicants, 6,105 admitted, 533 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 71%, ACT 19–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 69%, ACT 17–29 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (55 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $53,907 | $95,183 | $31,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $74,974 | $89,554 | $31,000 |
| Nursing | $80,029 | $86,401 | $39,231 |
| Information Science / Studies | $44,184 | $70,164 | $31,875 |
| Finance | $49,650 | $68,826 | $25,930 |
| Marketing | $44,379 | $67,437 | $29,000 |
| Human Resources | $39,385 | $64,437 | $30,500 |
| Business Administration | $50,528 | $64,086 | $36,312 |
| Accounting | $45,553 | $63,442 | $30,899 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | $62,420 | $41,866 |
| Health Administration | $41,428 | $56,867 | $33,125 |
| Health Sciences | $26,225 | $53,886 | $22,750 |
| Sociology | $41,460 | $53,484 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $35,912 | $52,490 | $31,000 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $28,348 | $49,832 | $28,500 |
| Social Work | $40,371 | $49,165 | $38,000 |
| Communications | $35,982 | $47,959 | $30,250 |
| Biology | $26,707 | $47,839 | $26,125 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,077 | $47,731 | $31,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $41,809 | $45,861 | $32,810 |
| History | not reported | $43,537 | not reported |
| Psychology | $30,259 | $42,255 | $29,500 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $33,156 | $37,015 | not reported |
| Writing | $24,195 | $33,533 | $27,875 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | $32,221 | not reported | $24,125 |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | $23,373 | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $18,339 | not reported | $30,695 |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $64,434 | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $97,780 (Flint, MI), $94,300 (MI), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $85,380 (Flint, MI), $93,640 (MI), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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